■FBI informant charged with lying about Joe and Hunter Biden's alleged ties to Burisma. ■Informant falsely claimed Burisma paid the Bidens $5 million each. ■If convicted, the informant faces up to 25 years in prison. WASHINGTON — An FBI informant has been charged with lying to his handler about ties...
9 LA Firefighters Injured in Explosion of Burning Truck’s Fuel Tank
■Nine Los Angeles firefighters injured in fuel tank explosion. ■Two firefighters critically injured, seven others also hurt ■Explosion occurred while battling a truck fire LOS ANGELES — A burning truck's fuel tank exploded early Thursday while Los Angeles firefighters were trying to battle the blaze, injuring nine of them, including...
Israeli Forces Storm Main Hospital in Southern Gaza, Saying Hostages Were Likely Held There
■Israeli forces storm Gaza's main hospital looking for hostage remains. ■Risk of broader conflict grows as Israel and Hezbollah escalate attacks. ■Israeli PM vows to continue offensive until Hamas is destroyed. RAFAH, Gaza Strip — Israeli forces stormed the main hospital in southern Gaza on Thursday, hours after Israeli fire...
Russia Has Obtained a ‘Troubling’ Emerging Anti-Satellite Weapon, The White House Says
■Russia has obtained an emerging anti-satellite weapon, says White House. ■The weapon is not currently operational and poses no immediate threat. ■White House to engage Russia directly on the concerns. WASHINGTON — The White House publicly confirmed on Thursday that Russia has obtained a “troubling” emerging anti-satellite weapon but said...
Trump’s New York Hush-Money Case Will Start March 25. It’s the First of His Criminal Trials
■A New York judge ruled that former President Donald Trump's hush-money trial can proceed. ■The case concerns allegations that he tried to bury stories about his extramarital affairs before his election in 2016. ■Trump also is a defendant in three other criminal prosecutions. NEW YORK — Donald Trump’s hush-money trial...
Waymo Issues Recall After 2 of Its Self-Driving Vehicles Hit Same Pickup Truck
■Waymo issued its first recall after two self-driving vehicles hit the same pickup. ■The recall is due to software concerns. ■Waymo's robotaxis have been operating in Phoenix since May. Waymo is issuing a recall for the first time due to a software concern after two of its self-driving vehicles hit...
House Intelligence Committee Chair Warns of a Serious National Security Threat
■Rep. Mike Turner urges Biden administration to declassify national security threat. ■Threat may relate to a space-deployed Russian anti-satellite weapon. ■Lawmakers and White House assure public there's no need for alarm. WASHINGTON — The Republican head of the House Intelligence Committee urged the Biden administration on Wednesday to declassify information...
Second New Georgia Reactor Splits Atoms in Key Step to Carbon-Free Electricity
■Georgia Power's Plant Vogtle begins nuclear fission in second reactor. ■Commercial operation of Unit 4 expected to start in Q2 2024. ■Cost of Vogtle reactors could discourage future nuclear power projects. ATLANTA — A nuclear power plant in Georgia has begun splitting atoms in the second of its two new...
1 Person Killed, 8 Children Among 22 Hit by Gunfire at End of Chiefs’ Super Bowl Parade
■Shooting at Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl parade kills one, injures as many as 22, including 8 children. ■Three people have been detained in connection with the shooting. ■Local hospitals are treating the injured, whose conditions are unknown. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Eight children were among 22 people hit by gunfire...
A New Report Says the World Faces a ‘Dangerous Decade’ as Instability and Military Spending Rise
■Global military spending rose 9% to $2.2 trillion in 2021. ■World enters era of instability due to rising global tensions. ■Lessons from Ukraine war influencing military planning globally. LONDON — The world has entered an era of increasing instability as countries around the globe boost military spending in response to...